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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.07, 7,513.41 and 2,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.07, 7,513.41 and 2,376.95 is: 3,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.07 : 7,513.41 = 2,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.07/7,513.41 = 2,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.07x = 7,513.41 × 2,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.07x = 17,858,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,957.88/5,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.90

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